Small Business BC, a non-profit organization that provides support to businesses, has filed for bankruptcy and will be shutting down. As part of the closure, approximately 36 staff members have been laid off. The organization had received funding from both the Government of Canada and the Government of British Columbia to support its operations.
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Other services (except public administration)
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Added on 2024-12-08
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British Columbia
- dailyhive.com
Uber is expanding its areas of service in British Columbia to include Kamloops and Salmon Arm, among other areas. As part of the expansion, Uber has issued a call for drivers across the province.
- Job creation
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Transportation and warehousing
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Added on 2024-11-15
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Thompson–Okanagan Region, BC
- infotel.ca
TELUS has partnered with Photonic, a Coquitlam-based quantum technology company, to accelerate the development of quantum communications in Canada. As part of this agreement, TELUS will provide Photonic with access to its fibre-optic network to allow the company to test its quantum solutions.
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Professional, scientific and technical services
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Added on 2024-10-28
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Lower Mainland–Southwest Region, BC
- techcouver.com
The Government of Canada has announced $2.7M in funding through PacifiCan to support entrepreneurship in British Columbia. The funds are provided to Small Business BC, a non-profit that offers free resources including business advisory services, workshops, networking opportunities, and mentorships.
- Other type of event
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
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Added on 2024-11-01
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British Columbia
- canada.ca
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has launched the New to Canada program which will help refugees and immigrants make business connections. The program will support business initiatives by offering free, two-year chamber memberships to entrepreneurs to those who have had their permanent residency or citizenship for less than 3 years.
- Job creation
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Management of Companies and Enterprises
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Added on 2024-08-14
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Vancouver Island and Coast Region, BC
- vicnews.com
The Government of British Columbia is contributing $1.6M a year for the next four years to the Coastal First Nations-Great Bear Initiative to advance shared priorities in land integration, marine stewardship and economic revitalization in the north Pacific coast region. The funding will also go towards addressing shared challenges such as climate impacts and food security.
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Added on 2024-08-15
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North Coast Region, BC
- news.gov.bc.ca